Heard-mixon Elementary School
Heard-mixon Elementary School serves 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Heard-mixon Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Heard-mixon Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 428 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Heard-mixon Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Heard-mixon Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #943 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 15% |
| Black | 24% | 37% |
| White | 57% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Heard-mixon Elementary School is Alcovy High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Indian Creek Middle School (8.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rocky Plains Elementary School (3.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington Alcovy High School Math: 18% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,962 student10
0.5 miles
14567 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-4995 0.5 9-12 1,962 - Covington Rocky Plains Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 588 students10
3.3 miles
5300 Highway 162 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-4987 3.3 PK-5 588 - Covington East Newton Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 536 students10
7.9 miles
2286 Dixie Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2973 7.9 PK-5 536 - Mcdonough Rock Spring Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 777 students10
8.0 miles
1550 Stroud Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-6851 8 PK-5 777 - Mansfield Mansfield Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 51%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 443 students10
8.5 miles
45 E Third Ave
Mansfield, GA 30055
(770) 784-2948 8.5 PK-5 443
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